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From the Summit to the Board Room We liked our Alpha Ascender hoody so much, we decided to hack the sleeves off and turn it into one of those technical vests everybody’s wearing these days. But th...
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From the Summit to the Board Room We liked our Alpha Ascender hoody so much, we decided to hack the sleeves off and turn it into one of those technical vests everybody’s wearing these days. But th...
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Fleece Is Not Dead It still has a place in our kit. The Fissure is built for active, technical, and aerobic use with a generous hood stretchy enough to fit over a helmet, extra length in the sleeve...
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Bight Gear...built by the RMI Expedition Guides.  Fly the colors of this small unique brand with this buttery soft T-shirt.  Bight Gear logo on the front and RMI Expeditions on the sleeve.
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Lightweight Asymmetrical Large-capacity Carabiner A large carabiner can come in handy in many places. This one's shape and size means it's useful for belaying and rappelling with the Munter hitch ...
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Light, packable, highly versatile GORE-TEX PRO shell with hybrid construction. Beta Series: All-round mountain apparel.  |  AR: All Round. Packable, breathable, durable waterproof protection across...
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Light, versatile synthetically insulated hoody works as a mid-layer and standalone, the Atom Hoody from Arc'teryx is a key addition to your kit. Alpine proven as a mid layer and standalone, this v...
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The Ultimate Mountaineering Glove Consistently at the top of the Guide Pick™ list for heavy-weight gloves, the Black Diamond Guide Gloves provide the perfect combination of warmth and dexterity for...
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Stay Warm, Move Fast The R1® Air Full-Zip Hoody is a lightweight, breathable and quick-drying technical fleece for high-exertion activities in cold conditions. Fabric is made with 100% recycled p...
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It Was Done in an R1 (Look up the Song) The R1® Pullover Hoody is a versatile, technical midlayer fleece for stop-start activities in cold conditions. Made from a blend of 93% recycled polyeste...
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This is one of Arc'teryx's most trusted, best-loved hoodies. Delivering proven, versatile performance as a mid layer or standalone, the Atom Hoody provides effective warmth for low-output and star...
Regular price $289.00
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A Guide Pick for a Reason Warm, windproof, water-resistant—the Nano Puff® Hoody uses incredibly lightweight and highly compressible 60-g PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Eco 100% postconsumer recycled po...
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The Half Dome Has Long Been a Staple for Climbers Worldwide A well-designed helmet should be put on... and then forgotten. You can be wearing a helmet for 10-12 hours at a time while climbing, so ...
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The Clear Winner of our Guide Pick Program for Harnesses Go for the summit! ALTITUDE is a lightweight harness with a simple design that allows you to put on the harness without taking off your sk...
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Perfect Layering Piece for Climbing Any Peak With a waffle weave that extends all the way into the hood, the R1 Air is the perfect second layer for high-exertion activities in the mountains. It'll...
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Ideal Crampon for General Mountaineering For general mountaineering, we prefer 10 point over 12 point crampons, and when it comes to 10 pointers, Black Diamond's Contact Strap is hard to beat. We'v...
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RMI Expeditions Guides Love this Boot G2 Evo is the ultra thermal double boot for extreme mountaineering and prolonged use at low temperatures. G2 Evo belongs to the La Sportiva high mountain line...
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A Winner of our Guide Pick™ Choice for Midweight Insulating Layer Warm, windproof, water-resistant—the Nano Puff® Hoody uses incredibly lightweight and highly compressible 60-g PrimaLoft® Gold Insu...
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A Great Fitting Top for Wicking Sweat This midweight zip-neck finds the right balance between weight, breathability and wicking performance. Versatile enough to wear alone or under layers, it keeps...
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Our Guides Love this Boot for Rainier This boot is the Guide Pick™ for mid-season Rainier climbs, or anywhere a single, leather boot is required! The Nepal Cube GTX is a warm and technical mountai...
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This is the Iconic, Super-tough Expedition Duffel Our iconic expedition duffel is now made with 100% recycled body and boot materials. The Base Camp Duffel—XL offers all the features you ne...
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Mountain Hardwear's Ultra-Warm Down Parka in 800-fill RDS®-certified Down for Bone-Chilling Temps Our ultra-warm down parka for shiver-free belays on ice and alpine routes, après-trek warmth at Eve...
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A Guide Favorite The TX4 EVO is an eco-friendly leather shoe designed to guarantee maximum stability and grip even on the roughest terrain. Ideal for technical approaches and easy climbing routes...
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Light, packable, highly versatile GORE-TEX PRO shell with hybrid construction. Beta Series: All round mountain apparel.  |  AR: All Round. Packable, breathable, durable waterproof protection acros...
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The Solstice Graphene is guide grit plus lab smarts.  This is the best baselayer we've ever made. Period. Years of development and iteration led us to a new synthetic fabric that feels like cotton,...
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Protect your hands! You might not think it, but sunburn is one of the most common issues mountaineers face, and your hands are often hit the hardest. Even when it's 70 and sunny, you need a glove t...
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From the Summit to the Board Room We liked our Alpha Ascender hoody so much, we decided to hack the sleeves off and turn it into one of those technical vests everybody’s wearing these days. But th...
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An essential part of any alpine climber's rack. Black Diamond Dynex Runners are indispensable for building anchors, slinging natural features or extending placements to reduce rope drag. This hig...
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Snug-fitting Beanie with Durable, Moisture Wicking Warmth The Power Stretch® Beanie with snug-fitting Polartec® Power Stretch® is great for a variety of cold weather activities and conditi...
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So Nice You'll Forget You're Not Going Commando Designed to manage the extremes of high-output exertion, Patagonia's Capilene® Midweight fabric hits the sweet spot of weight, breathability and wick...
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A climbing-specific Blade The SPATHA clippable knife is designed to accompany the climber on every outing. The profile of the blade allows easy cutting of ropes and cordage. It has a hole for a car...
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100 mm diameter basket with an inner circle of grippy teeth for bite. Sold in pairs. Weight18g (0.63 oz)
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Without a doubt, the Raven Pro Ice Axe is the best ax for climbing Rainier's standard routes. Period. Lightweight, durable, and long enough to provide ample support, the Raven Pro has been in our ...
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From the Summit to the Board Room We liked our Alpha Ascender hoody so much, we decided to hack the sleeves off and turn it into one of those technical vests everybody’s wearing these days. But th...
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Light and Comfortable Performance boxer briefs made with moisture-wicking recycled nylon/spandex stretch micromesh fabric for high-output activities and travel. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ ...
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Powerful, Rechargeable, and Easy-to-use Headlamp with Red Lighting ACTIK® with a rechargeable battery! The ideal rechargeable headlamp to extend your dynamic outdoor activities. Casting 600 lumens,...
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Trending Hip Pack in Classic and Fun Colors This tough, lightweight 1-liter hip pack carries the bare essentials and stows into its own pocket when not in use. Made with 100% recycled body fabric,...
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Ideal For Ski Mountaineering Adventures Perfect for Rainier's standard climbing routes, the Couloir has minimal padding on the waist and legs to allow for comfortable glacier travel. For technical...
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So nice you'll forget you're not going commando. A classic, all-around 100% recycled polyester baselayer. The smooth, soft face makes for easy layering. Hollow-core yarns and a diamond-grid back...
Regular price $57.95
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A Favorite of the Ultra-lite Elite Always a favorite of the ultralight elite, the Z Lite SOL expands upon the utralight performance of the Original Z Lite by adding our reflective ThermaCapture™ co...
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Hike, Alpine, or Rock, this Pant does it All Fully featured, lightweight soft-shell pants with added durability for long alpine rock routes and all-day movement above the tree line. Inseam is 32 in...
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Ultra-light, Compact Carabiner with MonoFil Keylock Gate The ANGE S carabiner represents the best of both traditional solid and classic wire gate carabiners. Petzl’s MonoFil technology and the H...
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Push You Limits No Matter What The Weather Holds Black Diamond's Stormline Stretch hardshell pants are a necessary addition to your mountaineering layering system. Featuring the  BD.dry™ waterproof...
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Fleece Is Not Dead It still has a place in our kit. The Fissure is built for active, technical, and aerobic use with a generous hood stretchy enough to fit over a helmet, extra length in the sleeve...
Regular price from $24.95
Sale price from $24.95
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Lightweight Asymmetrical Large-capacity Carabiner A large carabiner can come in handy in many places. This one's shape and size means it's useful for belaying and rappelling with the Munter hitch ...
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An Ultralight Hoodie with the Perfect Combo of UV Protection and Breathability Meet the new Echo Hoodie; sporting all of the essentials that make this piece so beloved, with upgrades that contin...
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Light, packable, highly versatile GORE-TEX PRO shell with hybrid construction. Beta Series: All-round mountain apparel.  |  AR: All Round. Packable, breathable, durable waterproof protection across...
Regular price $300.00
Sale price $300.00
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Light, versatile synthetically insulated hoody works as a mid-layer and standalone, the Atom Hoody from Arc'teryx is a key addition to your kit. Alpine proven as a mid layer and standalone, this v...
Regular price $99.00
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Consistently the Best Every year we ask RMI Expeditions' guides which gaiters they recommend for mountaineering, and since they came on the market years ago, the Expedition Crocodile Gaiters have ...
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An Ultralight Hoodie with the UV Protection The Echo Hoodie is built from bluesign®-approved and recycled materials and is perfect for everything from fall running and spring ski touring to su...
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The Ultimate Mountaineering Glove Consistently at the top of the Guide Pick™ list for heavy-weight gloves, the Black Diamond Guide Gloves provide the perfect combination of warmth and dexterity for...
Regular price $179.00
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Stay Warm, Move Fast The R1® Air Full-Zip Hoody is a lightweight, breathable and quick-drying technical fleece for high-exertion activities in cold conditions. Fabric is made with 100% recycled p...
Regular price $89.00
Sale price $89.00
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per 
So Nice You'll Forget You're Not Going Commando Designed to manage the extremes of high-output exertion, Patagonia's Capilene® Midweight fabric hits the sweet spot of weight, breathability and wick...
Regular price $129.95
Sale price $129.95
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Without a doubt, the Raven Pro Ice Axe is the best ax for climbing Rainier's standard routes. Period. Lightweight, durable, and long enough to provide ample support, the Raven Pro has been in our ...
Regular price $300.00
Sale price $300.00
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Unit price
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This is one of Arc'teryx's most trusted, best-loved hoodies. Delivering proven, versatile performance as a mid layer or standalone, the Atom Hoody provides effective warmth for low-output and star...
Regular price $289.00
Sale price $289.00
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Unit price
per 
A Guide Pick for a Reason Warm, windproof, water-resistant—the Nano Puff® Hoody uses incredibly lightweight and highly compressible 60-g PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Eco 100% postconsumer recycled po...
Regular price $179.00
Sale price $179.00
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Perfect Layering Piece for Climbing Any Peak With a waffle weave that extends all the way into the hood, the R1 Air is the perfect second layer for high-exertion activities in the mountains. It'll...
Regular price $99.95
Sale price $99.95
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The Clear Winner of our Guide Pick Program for Harnesses Go for the summit! ALTITUDE is a lightweight harness with a simple design that allows you to put on the harness without taking off your sk...
Regular price $59.95
Sale price $59.95
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The Half Dome Has Long Been a Staple for Climbers Worldwide A well-designed helmet should be put on... and then forgotten. You can be wearing a helmet for 10-12 hours at a time while climbing, so ...
Regular price $169.95
Sale price $169.95
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Unit price
per 
Ideal Crampon for General Mountaineering For general mountaineering, we prefer 10 point over 12 point crampons, and when it comes to 10 pointers, Black Diamond's Contact Strap is hard to beat. We'v...
Regular price $84.95
Sale price $84.95
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Powerful, Rechargeable, and Easy-to-use Headlamp with Red Lighting ACTIK® with a rechargeable battery! The ideal rechargeable headlamp to extend your dynamic outdoor activities. Casting 600 lumens,...
Regular price $18.00
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Perfect for a Day Trip This compact hiking first aid kit fits easily into your day pack and equips you with everything you need to bring on a short hike, including day hiking essentials like mol...
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Ideal For Ski Mountaineering Adventures Perfect for Rainier's standard climbing routes, the Couloir has minimal padding on the waist and legs to allow for comfortable glacier travel. For technical...
Regular price $999.00
Sale price $999.00
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Unit price
per 
RMI Expeditions Guides Love this Boot G2 Evo is the ultra thermal double boot for extreme mountaineering and prolonged use at low temperatures. G2 Evo belongs to the La Sportiva high mountain line...
55% Off
Regular price from $39.99
Sale price from $39.99
Regular price $89.00
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So nice you'll forget you're not going commando. A classic, all-around 100% recycled polyester baselayer. The smooth, soft face makes for easy layering. Hollow-core yarns and a diamond-grid back...
Regular price $99.00
Sale price $99.00
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per 
A Great Fitting Top for Wicking Sweat This midweight zip-neck finds the right balance between weight, breathability and wicking performance. Versatile enough to wear alone or under layers, it keeps...
Regular price $289.00
Sale price $289.00
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A Winner of our Guide Pick™ Choice for Midweight Insulating Layer Warm, windproof, water-resistant—the Nano Puff® Hoody uses incredibly lightweight and highly compressible 60-g PrimaLoft® Gold Insu...
Regular price $57.95
Sale price $57.95
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A Favorite of the Ultra-lite Elite Always a favorite of the ultralight elite, the Z Lite SOL expands upon the utralight performance of the Original Z Lite by adding our reflective ThermaCapture™ co...
Regular price from $34.95
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Space-saving, ultra-lightweight gear storage for organized packing. When you need to compress volume without significantly adding weight, the Ultra-Sil Compression Sack is an excellent solution. M...
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Guide Pick for a Reason Faster, higher, stronger: High-alpine mountaineering continues to evolve and so does Julbo's flagship model for climbing in alpine environments. The Explorer 2.0 is more erg...
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Hike, Alpine, or Rock, this Pant does it All Fully featured, lightweight soft-shell pants with added durability for long alpine rock routes and all-day movement above the tree line. Inseam is 32 in...
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Our Guides Prefer this Boot for Cold Weather Climbs There are boots that can make it up a peak, and then there are boots that are made for the job. The SCARPA Phantom 6000 falls into the latter cat...
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Ultra-lightweight Gear Storage for Organized Packing The Ultra-Sil Stuff Sack is an ultralight but durable solution using a water-resistant, bluesign® approved Ultra-Sil 30D nylon fabric with a No...
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Until You Hit Technical Terrain, Your Trekking Poles Will Be Your Best Friends. The Expedition 3 poles from Black Diamond are perfect four-season poles, whether you're skiing, hiking, or hauling l...
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Our Guides Love this Boot for Rainier This boot is the Guide Pick™ for mid-season Rainier climbs, or anywhere a single, leather boot is required! The Nepal Cube GTX is a warm and technical mountai...
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A Great Feeling First Layer A year-round favorite, our Classic All-Season Merino Base Layer Bottoms work hard to keep you comfortable everywhere, from the ski lifts to the campsite. With an updated...
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Description Patagonia's most versatile technical top is built for use on the trail or on the water: It’s quick drying, has stretch for mobility and comfort, plus HeiQ® Pure odor control. Made with ...
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Another Guide Pick™ classic, the Julbo Shield Glacier Glasses have been loved by climbers for years, with good reason. Shield will open your field of vision and expand your mind in the mountains. ...
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Keep Those Hands Warm The Black Diamond Mercury Mitt is a popular choice for year-round use and combines a BD.dry™ waterproof insert with an Empel DWR on the shell. The removable insulated liner, f...
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Legendary Protection and Warmth, Redesigned to Fit and Perform Better on your Biggest Objectives and Coldest Days Waterproof GORE-TEX outer shell mitts pair with a removable fleece liner gloves for...
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This is the Iconic, Super-tough Expedition Duffel Our iconic expedition duffel is now made with 100% recycled body and boot materials. The Base Camp Duffel—XL offers all the features you ne...
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Gives new meaning to the word multitasker Summer, winter and both shoulder seasons, Patagonia's Capilene® Midweight fabric hits the sweet spot of weight, breathability, and wicking that, worn alone...
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A Staple on Denali The Denali 100 is one of our favorite packs for expedition-length adventures. You've probably guessed by its name, but this pack is a staple on RMI Expeditions' Alaska trips. Li...
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A 12-Point Crampon For Your Mountain Objectives The perfect 12-point crampon for Rainier and general mountaineering. Built for the variable, moderate terrain of classic mountaineering routes in pl...
November 4th to December 6th

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Our Alpine Start Sale is back and bigger than ever! Just like in the mountains, we start earlier, last longer, and go further than everyone else. Here's what we've got going on this month!

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Pre-Dawn Sales
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Pre-Dawn Sales

We're all about rewarding effort here at Whittaker Mountaineering, which is why we've got a few suprises up our sleeves for you early risers.

In keeping with the tradition of an Alpine Start, we'll be giving you an extra 10% off discounted prices for top brands between the hours of 2:00 and 8:00 AM on a few select days during our month-long sale.

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